Mind & Emotions

Doula – it’s a word which has arrived relatively recently in our vocabulary, yet its origins go back centuries.

We can all use the post-Easter period as a time for reflecting on transformation in our own lives – something especially important as we grow older.

It’s a funny thing about getting older—sometimes, the more freedom we have, the more guilty we feel using it. But why is enjoying ourselves so often tangled up with guilt?

Hormonal changes are a juggling act – and how a family deals with it can make all the difference to how the household holds together

For decades, ageing was framed as a narrowing, but for many, getting older has less to do with decline and far more to do with freedom.

There’s another type of anticipatory anxiety which barely gets a mention, yet it effects many of us, not just on a daily basis, but on multiple occasions throughout the day

Hormonal shifts, disrupted sleep, changing energy levels and emotional ups and downs tend to ripple outward, touching partners, family, friends and even colleagues.

For those who are addicted to doomsday scrolling, another option can be to switch (or incorporate) ‘good news’ sites into your daily searches.

Many women notice changes in memory and concentration during menopause — a phenomenon often called “brain fog.”

While food alone isn’t a magic cure for anxiety or chronic stress, choosing the right foods can strengthen your resilience